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i hate how the whole dance has somehow became so misrepresented and misinterpreted that it's shown more as 'hightower vs targaryen' than 'targaryen vs targaryen'

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TOM GLYNN-CARNEY as AEGON II TARGARYEN

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The Oh Hellos, “Like the Dawn” / poem by @troy-woof / Nikita Gill, “A Lesson On Love”/ post by @thepoisonroom / by tumblr user @flintcoded (x) / Leah Horlick, “For Your Own Good” / post by @patch-and-stringer

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wanted to do the greens as seven heavenly virtues but those bitches are NOT virtuous 😭

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“If the king will not seek justice, the queen will” is actually so powerful Alicent was always iconic

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The Greens in season two as Seven Deadly Sins

(some of them)

Alicent Hightower: LUST

In Season 2, Alicent is finally given the chance to explore her sexuality and her feelings of physical attraction. However, from the very first episode, it's clear that she views her desire for Criston and her physical closeness with him as sinful. This internal conflict manifests when she scrubs her body in the bath with an almost frantic intensity, as though attempting to cleanse herself of her own lust. The narrative further emphasizes the link between her surrender to desire and tragic events; the murder and funeral of her grandson. In a conversation with Otto, she explicitly expresses her guilt, saying, "They [The Gods] punish me," revealing how deeply she believes her lust is a moral transgression.

Otto Hightower: PRIDE

Otto's pride is not surprising, as he embodies it fully. Coming from one of the most powerful houses in Westeros, having served as Hand to two (now three) Kings, and being a man of great ability, Otto has every reason to feel confident in his station. However, this pride becomes his undoing in Season 2. He fails to truly respect Aegon as King, struggling to separate his role as a grandfather from that of a political advisor. Otto’s downfall comes when his pride blinds him to the nuances of his relationship with Aegon. He can't distinguish between Aegon as the King and Aegon as his grandson. His outrage isn't about the innocent lives lost in the rat catchers' deaths; it's about Aegon’s defiance, his refusal to follow Otto’s plans. For Otto, this disobedience is a challenge to his authority—a violation of the hierarchy in both the family and the court.

Aemond Targaryen: ENVY

Aemond’s arc in Season 2 is driven largely by envy. His envy is not just born from Aegon’s kingship, but from a deeper sense of diminished worth. After the events at Storm's End, Aemond feels the sting of losing his family’s full confidence. Despite being a crucial military asset—an accomplished dragonrider and a key player in the war—he cannot escape the reality that Aegon holds the position of importance. Aegon, as the figurehead, represents the symbolic power that Aemond longs for but can never attain. It doesn’t matter that Aegon is inept or unfit for the role; to Aemond, it seems clear that his family needs Aegon more than they need him. His resentment, however, is amplified by Aegon’s provocations, which leads Aemond to lash out in anger, resulting in him burning Aegon. In doing so, he not only harms his brother but also undermines their cause. His envy, drives him toward a reckless, self-destructive confrontation. He never wears the crown, nor does he sit on the throne—he is content to remain in his role as a soldier and a dragonrider. When he gives Aegon the stone that symbolizes the King, it highlights that he doesn't want the title, but rather the recognition and significance that come with it.

Edit: Wrath is also an important emotion that defines Aemond throughout the season. We saw his quick temper and recklessness in season 1, but in season 2, those traits are magnified. In the opening episode, Alicent remarks on Aemond’s anger after the events at Storm’s End. He’s upset with her for being upset with him, and when he becomes Prince Regent, he retaliates by removing her from her position on the Small Council. His wrath peaks during the battle, where instead of taking advantage of Aegon’s arriving to battle, he allows his rage and pride to dictate his actions. His anger flares once more when he burns Sharp Point out of wounded pride, and again when he harms Helaena after she refuses to fight against Daemon.

Aegon II Targaryen: GLUTTONY

Aegon Targaryen's gluttony manifests not in a hunger for food or drink, but in his insatiable desire for love, recognition, and validation. He craves the approval of his mother, and the affection of his people, yet this hunger drives him to recklessness. Wanting to prove his worth, he goes into battle unprepared, hoping that by doing so, he will earn the recognition he desperately needs. Aegon believes that by gaining praise and affection, he will finally feel fulfilled, yet his actions only highlight the emptiness of his longing. This emotional vulnerability is precisely what Larys uses to manipulate Aegon. Larys understands Aegon's need for love and capitalizes on it, guiding him through moments of weakness. When Aegon is injured, it is Larys who helps him recover swiftly, not out of loyalty, but to maintain control over Aegon’s ambitions. Aegon’s gluttony for affection makes him malleable, and Larys expertly feeds into that need, ensuring Aegon remains dependent on his guidance and influence. Aegon’s gluttony is not just a personal flaw but also a tool for others to exploit. Aegon’s willingness to suppress his sorrow and disregard the gravity of his loss highlights his inability to cope with his own feelings unless they are validated by others. This need for validation, coupled with his reckless behavior, creates a cycle where Aegon seeks to fill an emotional void through other's approval, only to find himself empty and unfulfilled, further deepening his dependence on others' praise and affection.

Helaena Targaryen: SLOTH

Helaena embodies the sin of sloth in her passive acceptance of the circumstances surrounding her life. Despite being a dragonrider, she never rides her dragon, choosing instead to withdraw from the active, fiery world of battle and conflict. Even though she is a dragon dreamer, a role that carries immense power and responsibility, Helaena does nothing to understand or control her abilities. Rather than confronting the potential of her visions, she allows them to pass by without question or action. As queen, Helaena is content to let others take control of her life and the kingdom's fate. She shows no interest in avenging her son's death, and even absolves Daemon of his role in the child's murder, signaling her detachment from the violent world around her. When confronted with the death of her brother, Helaena remains indifferent, resigned to the inevitability of the future. She accepts fate without resistance, she doesn't engage with the world beyond her. Her lack of desire to influence or change the course of events represents a form of sloth—an emotional and spiritual inertia where she simply exists, neither fighting for nor against the inevitable. She has internalized the idea that the future is fixed, and in doing so, has surrendered any agency she might have had to shape her own destiny or her family's. Her quiet acceptance of the world’s cruelty and her own fate marks her as a figure who has stopped actively living, content to drift through life without striving for change.

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the way i tried to write something for hotd but s2 just completely ruined any creative thought i have ever had

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"You look so much like your mother in certain lights."

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fire ass quotes ngl

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i miss the aborted alicole baby. would have had issues impossible to recapture in a lab setting god bless

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Helaena at Jaehaera at

Jaehaerys' funeral Aegon's funeral

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Something about Alicent with Hightower Blonde hair...

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Aegond + being tragic

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12 DAYS OF AEMOND TARGARYEN-MAS

Day One: Aemond after killing Luke vs. after killing Rhaenys